Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments
patients getting COVID-19 related services through Prisma will no longer require payments
Prisma Health-image courtesy Prisma Health news release
(Courtesy: Prisma Health)
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson for the facility says they made the change to make sure anyone in need of health care will be able to have access so they can get whatever medical attention is required.
The hospital says they are also allowing patients to take advantage of COVID-19 related treatment without having to make an upfront payment at the time of service.
If a patient does get treatment related to COVID-19 at Prisma Health patients will no longer have to make an upfront payment at the time of service. In fact, the hospital says they will suspend the bill incurred until they are able to work out details with insurance companies, lab partners, state and federal agencies.
upfront payments will be required at the time of service. Prisma Health will suspend patient statements until we finalize details with insurance companies, lab partners, state and federal agencies.
